Rhapsody of the Seas includes Limassol
Around 343,000 cruise ship passengers arrived in Cyprus last year, while a slight increase in this figure is expected this year, said Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis welcoming the Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas cruiser. He was on board to mark its arrival at Limassol port
The economy of Cyprus is expected to slow to 2.5% GDP in 2023, reflecting an erosion in household incomes, tighter financial conditions, and
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The economy of Cyprus is expected to slow to 2.5% GDP in 2023, reflecting an erosion in household incomes, tighter financial conditions, and delayed impacts from sanctions against Russia, the International Monetary Fund
Read MoreThere were no racist motives behind the incident involving Greek Cypriots who allegedly assaulted a 25-year-old Turkish Cypriot woman in Ayia Napa, President Nikos Christodoulides told
Recent dust clouds over Cyprus directly result from climate change, as the phenomenon is becoming more frequent, damaging more than just air
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The Central Bank of Cyprus warned households to be wary of interest rate options and clauses when negotiating a mortgage deal. In an announcement, the CBC said the upward trend in interest rates prevailing internationally in recent months has significantly
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The Finance Ministry is expected to table before the Cabinet a bill offering borrowers defaulting on their mortgages access to courts to
Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, the Creator and Owner of the easy family brand is awarding Youth Entrepreneurship in Cyprus for the first time
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Now the football season is coming to a close with a few finals left to be decided in Europe; nothing is more entertaining than the government trying to sell its shiny new
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Recent dust clouds over Cyprus directly result from climate change, as the phenomenon is becoming more frequent, damaging more than just air quality, says the Met Office. On Friday, the island was
MoreIt is difficult to keep up with the rapidly evolving geopolitical developments in the region, especially when you are a small player on a bigger game board. Cyprus’ energy discoveries remain unutilised
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It is difficult to keep up with the rapidly evolving geopolitical developments in the region, especially when you are a small player
The adoption of the national healthcare system (the GHS), introduced four years ago, is costing the government of Cyprus and its people
Like the wave of incompetence that swept across our passports-for-cash scheme, nobody believed they would get caught playing fast and loose with
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Now the football season is coming to a close with a few finals left to be decided in Europe; nothing is more entertaining than the government trying to sell its shiny new energy policy. The government’s repackaged strategy looks good on paper,
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It is difficult to keep up with the rapidly evolving geopolitical developments in the region, especially when you are a small player
Work on the island’s first private conventional power station, promising cheaper electricity, is in full swing as the gas turbines arrived, developers
Consumers have paid €570 mln between 2017 and October 2022 due to the Electricity Authority of Cyprus’ failure to switch to renewable
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Around 343,000 cruise ship passengers arrived in Cyprus last year, while a slight increase in this figure is expected this year, said Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis welcoming the Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas cruiser. He was on board to
Read MoreShipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis described the maritime sector as an invaluable asset for Cyprus, stating her determination to strengthen its global position.
The ferry link between Cyprus and Greece begins a new season as the Cypriot flag Daleela embarks on its first journey for
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Around 343,000 cruise ship passengers arrived in Cyprus last year, while a slight increase in this
Recent dust clouds over Cyprus directly result from climate change, as the phenomenon is becoming more
Dust higher in the atmosphere is expected to reach the surface, causing discomfort to vulnerable groups,
Cyprus hoteliers report their establishments are at 80% capacity over the upcoming long holiday weekend as
As new match-fixing claims emerge, the Sports Ethics Committee has commissioned a probe into 20 red
